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enApple Doubles Data Limits for Cellular App Store Downloads to 100 MBhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_doubles_data_limits_cellular_app_store_downloads_100_mb
<!--paging_filter--><p>Lost amid all the tumult over the release of iOS 7, Apple unleashed another related surprise--the data limit for cellular downloads from the App Store and iTunes has been bumped up to 100 MB. Before, you had to connect to a Wi-Fi connection if you intended to download anything over 50 MB, and it was 20 MB before until Apple bumped up the cap last March.</p><p>As reported by <a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2013/09/18/apple-increases-over-the-air-app-store-download-limit-to-100mb/" target="_blank">MacRumors</a>, that's good news not only for us who tend to be on the move (and who also have good data plans), but it's also good for developers. With higher data limits, developers believe, App Stores browsers are more likely to purchase an app that they can download immediately without having to worry about finding a convenient connection.</p><p><img src="/files/u334114/2013/09/100mbbig.jpg" width="620" height="350" /></p><p><strong>Source: <a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2013/09/18/apple-increases-over-the-air-app-store-download-limit-to-100mb/" target="_blank">MacRumors</a></strong></p><p>With the development of Retina displays and high resolution images in general, developers have had a hard time staying under both the 20 MB and 50 MB limits. Many attempted a workaround by requiring a download of additional levels or features after the initial purchase, but this often didn't sit well with clients.</p><p>Apparently the shift affects all media you can acquire digitally from Apple for iOS devices, ranging from apps to music and books.</p><p><em> Follow this article's writer, <a href="https://twitter.com/LeifJohnson" target="_blank">Leif Johnson</a>, on Twitter.</em></p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/apple_doubles_data_limits_cellular_app_store_downloads_100_mb#commentsNewsApp Storeappledata planiPadiphoneiPodiTunesWed, 18 Sep 2013 22:15:06 +0000Leif Johnson18100 at http://www.maclife.comOvernight Recap: iPhone 5 Media Event, Hangover Editionhttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/overnight_recap_iphone_5_media_event_hangover_edition
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220903/iphone_5_34hi_stagger_frontback_black_print_200px.png" alt="iPhone 5 front &amp; back" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />If you simply can't get enough news about the iPhone 5 as you wait to preorder your new handset beginning on Friday, we've assembled a few smaller stories that popped up after the big media event and throughout Tuesday evening for you to enjoy in one big gulp!</p><h3>Apple Posts Video of iPhone 5 Media Event</h3><p>Not feeling the love for the new iPhone and iPod products and need to escape to Cupertino's "reality distortion field" to get convinced? <a href="http://www.apple.com/apple-events/september-2012/" target="_blank">Apple has now posted the full video of yesterday's media event in San Francisco</a>, available as streaming video or even as a <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/apple-keynotes-1080p/id509310064?mt=2" target="_blank">1080p HD download</a> for those who might want to save it for posterity. (Regular <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/apple-keynotes-hd/id470664050?mt=2" target="_blank">720p HD</a> and even <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/apple-keynotes/id275834665?mt=2" target="_blank">SD versions</a> are also available.)</p><h3>Phil Schiller Talks Up Lightning, Why NFC is Missing from iPhone 5</h3><p><a href="http://allthingsd.com/20120912/interview-phil-schiller-on-why-the-iphone-5-has-a-new-connector-but-not-nfc-or-wireless-charging/" target="_blank">AllThingsD sat down with Apple senior vice-president Phil Schiller</a> after the company's media event yesterday, where the veep was grilled over the absence of an NFC chip or wireless charging in the new iPhone 5. Schiller downplayed the importance of NFC for wireless payments, claiming “Passbook does the kinds of things customers need today.” The Apple exec also dismissed wireless charging, pointing out that such systems still have to be plugged into the wall and therefore don't offer much real convenience. Finally, Schiller touted the new Lightning dock connector as the the standard "for many years to come," blaming the thinness of its latest products for the need to ditch the beloved 30-pin dock connector.</p><h3>iOS 6 Gold Master Released to Developers</h3><p>Not much of a surprise given that it will be released to the public next Wednesday, September 19, but <a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2012/09/12/apple-releases-ios-6-golden-master-to-developers/" target="_blank">MacRumors is reporting</a> Apple has pushed out the gold master of iOS 6 to its developer portal. While the software could change between now and next week, this is the version developers will use to tweak their apps accordingly for the iPhone 5's taller display and despite the iPhone 3GS being put out to pasture, iOS 6 still supports it, with a few exceptions such as turn-by-turn navigation.</p><h3>Sprint's HD Voice Incompatible with iPhone 5</h3><p><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/13/sprint-confirms-hd-voice-incompatible-with-iphone-5/" target="_blank">Engadget is reporting</a> that the iPhone 5's swanky new HD Voice technology will not be compatible with Sprint's network. The carrier confirmed the bad news to Phone Scoop, explaining that its CDMA 1X Advanced technology is not simpatico with the HD Voice being used by Apple's latest handset. That's a bummer, to be sure...</p><h3>Grandfathered Unlimited Data Plans on AT&amp;T Capped at 5GB for LTE</h3><p><a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2012/09/12/atts-grandfathered-unlimited-data-plan-customers-get-5gb-on-lte-before-being-throttled/" target="_blank">MacRumors has confirmed with AT&amp;T</a> that it won't force users on older, grandfathered unlimited data plans to switch to newer limited plans to take advantage of 4G LTE on the iPhone 5 -- but after 5GB, your data will be speed throttled. If that sounds like a bummer, keep in mind that AT&amp;T currently throttles 3G data for unlimited users starting at 3GB, so… that's actually an improvement, we suppose. However, you'll be unable to use FaceTime over cellular without moving to one of the new Mobile Share plans, so we'll call it a draw.<br /><br /><em>Follow this article’s author, <a href="http://twitter.com/JRBTempe" target="_blank">J.R. Bookwalter on Twitter</a></em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/overnight_recap_iphone_5_media_event_hangover_edition#commentsNewsApple Inc.AT&Tdata plandata throttlingHD VoiceiOS 6iphone 5overnight recapPhil Schillerstreaming videoiPhoneThu, 13 Sep 2012 12:29:35 +0000J.R. Bookwalter15048 at http://www.maclife.comThe Week's 10 Hottest Apple News Stories, January 20thhttp://www.maclife.com/article/gallery/weeks_10_hottest_apple_news_stories_january_20th
<!--paging_filter-->http://www.maclife.com/article/gallery/weeks_10_hottest_apple_news_stories_january_20th#commentsGalleryNewsAT&Tcomic booksCydiadata planDVDEducationgamesHandBrakehottestibooksiBooks 2iBooks AuthoriPhone 4SiTunes UjailbreakLaw & AppleonliveOnLive Desktopredsn0wSamsungSOPAWindows 7Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:31:05 +0000J Keirn-Swanson13137 at http://www.maclife.comHow to Manage Your Monthly Data Planhttp://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/how_manage_your_monthly_data_plan
<!--paging_filter--><p><strong>I keep blowing my iPhone’s monthly plan.</strong><br /><br />iPhone and iPad data plans are expensive enough, so no one wants to be reamed by overage charges. Both AT&amp;T and Verizon have apps that display usage, but they’re awfully finicky and some users have speculated they’re also untrustworthy. Luckily, there’s a quick way to check the data you’ve been using, and it’s built right into your iOS device.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img src="/files/u307916/2011/11/AppleMD/usage-data.jpg" width="320" height="480" /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Usage statistics will give you a very close estimate to the data you’ve been using, but don’t solely depend on it if you’re trying to avoid lofty overage charges.</strong></p><p>Head to Settings &gt; General and tap Usage. At the bottom of the screen, under Cellular Network Data, your iPhone or iPad will display the Sent and Received data. If you scroll down further, you can reset your usage statistics, which is beneficial if used monthly, on the day your plan starts. But be warned—the iPhone and iPad’s Cellular Network Data don’t always match up with the carrier’s estimates, and you get one guess on which one they’ll bill you for. When you near the cap of your data, it’s best to contact your carrier directly for updated statistics.</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/howtos/how_manage_your_monthly_data_plan#commentsApple MDAT&Tdata plandata plansiOSverizoniPhoneHow-TosFri, 14 Oct 2011 12:05:12 +0000The Mac|Life Staff12534 at http://www.maclife.comVerizon HotSpot Pricing Announced For iPhonehttp://www.maclife.com/article/news/verizon_hotspot_pricing_announced_iphone
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u220907/verizon-iphone-hotspot.jpg" alt="hotspot" width="200" height="150" class="graphic-right" />Hot on the heels of <a href="http://www.maclife.com/article/iphone/verizon_offers_30_month_unlimited_iphone_data_plan">the earlier announcement today</a> about Verizon's data pricing plans for the upcoming iPhone, not too far behind was the reveal about the pricing for the device's HotSpot feature.&nbsp; The feature allows users to use their phone as a wireless connection, utilizing Verizon's network to go online.<br /><br />The $20 per month feature, will allow users to be able to connect up to five devices on the same connection.&nbsp; Here's the kicker though, according to <a href="http://www.macworld.com/article/157402/2011/01/verizon_iphone_mobile_hotspot_plans.html?lsrc=twt_macworld"><em>Macworld</em></a>, it will utilize a separate collection of 2GB worth of data.&nbsp; The fee will be in addition to the iPhone's require voice and data plans, but doesn't take away from the data of the iPhone plan.<br /><br />Another spot to be mindful of though, is if you should happen to go over the 2GB ceiling -- it'll cost you to the tune of another $20 for each additional GB.&nbsp; Just the same, the iPhone data plan will still give users the option of unlimited data for $30 a month, but the hotspot option won't utilize the iPhone's data.<br /><br />AT&amp;T has been said to be looking into something similar for users on their network, but nothing has been made official yet.&nbsp; AT&amp;T does allow data tethering through USB or Bluetooth on a single device, but by comparison, it costs an additional $20 a month.&nbsp; It does eat into the iPhone's data plan as well.<br /><br /><em>via <a href="http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/01/25/same.details.as.current.smartphone.options/">Electronista</a></em><br /><br /><em>Follow this article's author, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/mtilmann">Matthew Tilmann on Twitter</a></em><br /><em><br />(Image courtesy of allthingsd.com)</em></p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/verizon_hotspot_pricing_announced_iphone#commentsNewsdata planHotspotiphone 4tetheringverizonwifiiPhoneWed, 26 Jan 2011 01:45:45 +0000Matthew Tilmann9705 at http://www.maclife.comO2 to Impose Data Restrictions on iPhones in UK; Three to Become New Carrier of iPhone 4http://www.maclife.com/article/news/o2_impose_data_restrictions_iphones_uk_three_become_new_carrier_iphone_4
<!--paging_filter--><p><img src="/files/u12635/iPhone4_O2_UK_large.jpg" width="380" height="278" /></p><p><a href="http://www.o2.co.uk" target="_blank">O2</a>, one of the carriers of the iPhone in the United Kingdom, announced today that they will begin capping data usage.</p><p>New customers and those upgrading to the new iPhone 4 on or after June 24th will have to choose a new data plan that has data caps ranging from 500MBs to 1GB.</p><p>O2 said they will be sending out text messages to customers on limited data plans to let them know when they are getting close to the cap.</p><p>It will be interesting to see if other carriers also follow suit, or if this move will affect O2's sales of the iPhone 4.</p><p>Of course, this news doesn't come as a shock to iPhone users in the United States, as AT&amp;T recently announced that they will begin capping data on new iPhone users.</p><p>Also of interest is that <a href="http://www.tuaw.com/2010/06/10/three-will-carry-iphone-4-in-the-uk-o2-cuts-off-unlimited-data/" target="_blank">TUAW</a> notes that there are now five carriers that those in the UK can choose for their iPhone 4, including <a href="http://blog.three.co.uk/2010/06/10/iphone-4-on-three/" target="_blank">Three</a>, which signed on today to offer pre-orders of the iPhone beginning June 15th. Needless to say, the competition will be high in the UK.</p><p>You can read more information on O2's data capping on <a href="http://shop.o2.co.uk/new-iphone/tariffs.html" target="_blank">their website</a>.</p>http://www.maclife.com/article/news/o2_impose_data_restrictions_iphones_uk_three_become_new_carrier_iphone_4#commentsNewscarrierCell Phonedata planInternetO2UKUnited KingdomThu, 10 Jun 2010 15:53:47 +0000Cory Bohon7201 at http://www.maclife.com